B Standard Guitar Tuning
B Standard sets the six strings from low to high to B E A D F# B. Its very low and dense voice works especially well for baritone guitar, extended-range riffs and massive pedal tones.
Do this first
No theory test. No perfect technique required. Follow these three steps and start making music.
Tap each string to hear it
What changes in B Standard
The complete standard interval pattern is shifted down five semitones, so familiar shapes produce concert chords in B standard.
Make the tuning sound intentional
Alternate a tight low B pedal with B5, D5 and E5 shapes while keeping the bass notes short.
Shape tip: Keep the low B controlled with short palm-muted notes and use fifth-string roots when the lowest string becomes too dominant.
Retune to B E A D F# B safely
Use a baritone-scale instrument or very heavy strings with a professional setup.
Change one string at a time, approach the target pitch gradually and recheck every string after the neck settles. Stop if a string feels unusually tight, the bridge lifts or the instrument reacts unpredictably.
Turn the open strings into music
Quick answers before you play
What are the notes in B Standard Guitar Tuning?
From the sixth string to the first string, tune to B E A D F# B. Use the six playable reference notes above and recheck them after the neck settles.
Is B Standard Guitar Tuning safe for my guitar?
Use a baritone-scale instrument or very heavy strings with a professional setup. Stop if a string feels unusually tight, the bridge moves or the guitar becomes difficult to intonate.
Can I use normal chord shapes in B Standard Guitar Tuning?
Some shapes may still work, but a baritone tuning changes at least part of the fretboard. Start with the open strings, simple drones and the shape guidance on this page.
Why do the strings go out of tune again after retuning?
Changing one string changes the total tension on the neck. Tune all six strings, wait briefly and repeat the process until every reference pitch remains stable.